Matthew 12:40

The Passion Translation

For as Jonah was in the belly of the huge sea creature for three days and three nights, so the Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights.

Cross References

Psalm 63:9

Those who plot to destroy me shall descend into the darkness of hell.

Matthew 12:8

For the Son of Man exercises his lordship over the Sabbath.”

Matthew 16:21

From then on Jesus began to clearly reveal to his disciples that he was destined to go to Jerusalem and suffer injustice from the elders, leading priests, and religious scholars. He also explained that he would be killed and three days later be raised to life again.

Matthew 17:23

They will kill him and in three days he will be resurrected.” When the disciples heard these words they were devastated.

Matthew 27:40

saying, “We heard you boast that you could destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days! Why don’t you save yourself now? If you’re really God’s Son, come down from the cross!”

Matthew 28:6

He isn’t here—he has risen victoriously, just as he said! Come inside the tomb and see the place where our Lord was lying.

Matthew 8:20

Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens, birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no true home in this world.”

John 2:19

Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it up again in three days.”